Regional Category Manager

About AkzoNobel Since , we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. © Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Job Purpose This position is responsible for AN's raw material global category management for a selection of sub-categories leading sourcing strategies, key supplier & contract management, supplier performance improvement, price management and providing raw material market expertise. Job Responsibilities • Category Management:o Regional category management for assigned category / sub-categorieso Develop and implement Regional sourcing strategies (SSM) for assigned category / sub-categorieso Developing a pipeline of TCO reduction projects per AN Sourcing Financial objectiveso Raw material market intelligence and price forecasting for raw materials included on assigned category / sub-categoryo Risk management (supply, financial, supplier base, etc)o In-out sourcing strategy when required• Supplier Management:o Manage Regional supplier portfolio: supplier selection, negotiation, QDCIS improvemento Responsible for the supplier relationship management ensuring mutually beneficial supplier relationships and collaboration at all organizational levelso Key supplier manager (KSM) for key global supplier(s) based in his/her category / sub-categorieso Introduce new suppliers to trigger the competition among suppliers.• Stakeholder management:o Acting as key-interface between sourcing and TCL together with R&D Team for supplier innovation, new product introduction, complexity reduction projects and portfolio managemento Supporting escalated supply issues resolutiono Represent global category in regional cross-functional forums and programs (i.e. IBP, CM management, regional procurement programs and reviews)o SLA implementation in AkzoNobel plants• Contract management:o Price negotiation with suppliers involved in the categoryo Contract negotiation and implementation• Portfolio management:o Raw materials portfolio management for assigned category / sub-category Job Requirements • 10+ years in procurement, supply chain or sourcing function with relevant experience in negotiating and managing regional suppliers• Experience in developing and deploying sourcing strategies• Proven success in driving supplier cost, quality and delivery performance improvement programs.• Advanced procurement management applications (eg Coupa, Icertis, Ariba, etc)• Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering or Business management. Master’s degree is a plus.• Must have a strong command and understanding of fundamental analytical techniques and ability to accurately draw conclusions and interpret data At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Requisition ID: